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Component Tests and General Diagnostics





TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRE

(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure:





(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.





Tire runout:

1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less

2. ROTATE TIRES

(a) for North America:

(1) Rotate the tires as shown in illustration (A). If the vehicle is equipped with a full size spare tire, rotate the tires as shown in illustration (B).





(b) except North America:

(1) Rotate the tires as shown in illustration.





3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.





Imbalance after adjustment:

8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

NOTICE:
* Remove dirt, oil, and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.
* Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
* Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.
* Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the indicated position.
* Do not reuse balance weights.

HINT
The inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

Front Axle Hub

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

Rear Axle Hub

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

Front Axle Hub

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

Rear Axle Hub